Getting Sandostatin® LAR Depot When and Where You Need It
Because Sandostatin LAR® Depot (octreotide acetate for injectable suspension) is administered as a once-a-month intragluteal injection, it must be given by a health care professional. There are several ways to ensure that the product is available when it needs to be administered.
- If the patient's insurance allows, you can provide your patient with a prescription and instruct the patient to bring the medication with him or her on a return visit to you.
- The Sandostatin® Easy Access program allows Sandostatin LAR® Depot and immediate release Sandostatin® (octreotide acetate) Injection to be purchased directly through a third-party specialty distributor of Sandostatin LAR® Depot. Just follow the 3-step process below.
The Easy Access Program
To take advantage of the Easy Access Program, simply follow these 3 steps:
- Collect
Download and fill out a Service Request Form (PDF 100KB), or collect the following information:
- Patient name, address, and phone number
- Patient insurance information (if available)
- Requested delivery date
- Submit
Fax the form or patient information to 1-877-884-2472. A Sandostatin Patient Care Consultant will contact you after verifying insurance benefits and determining available distribution options.
- Select
Your ordering options may be determined by the specifics of your patient's insurance plan:
- Retail: A third-party distributor will bill the insurance company, contact the patient, collect required copayments, and ship the patient's Sandostatin LAR® Depot to a designated location
- Wholesale:Select this option if the insurer requires that you bill the product in conjunction with the office visit or if you choose to bill the insurance carrier directly for the Sandostatin LAR® Depot and the administration services
